Tshirter

Can anyone recommend an affordable vinyl cutter that works well with heat transfers? The paper seems to be too thin to be cut by a heavy-duty vinyl cutting machine.

Thanks.

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lauerja

I use the Roland GX-24 and adjust the downforce as needed, and even the blade depth.

This cutter also has an optical eye so registration marks cab be used and images precisely cut.

It ranges anywhere from 1500 - 2200 depending on where it is purchased.

 

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Vtec44

I have a CAMM1 and can't figure out how to use the registration mark even if my life depends on it.

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kim turner

Roland also makes Stika V8 for under $500 and Stika V12 under $700.

 

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Vtec44

I don't think the stika series has the optical "eyes", at least on the older models.

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hammered

Check into the Craft Robo series. Its made by Graphtec so you know its a good machine, has optics on the larger size. And has some cool feature such as ghost cut.

 

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puretreats

Quote: Originally Posted by hammered Check into the Craft Robo series. Its made by Graphtec so you know its a good machine, has optics on the larger size. And has some cool feature such as ghost cut.

We use the craft robo and its great! We use it with flex, flock, glitter paper etc. No problems at all.

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Tshirter

Quote: Originally Posted by hammered Check into the Craft Robo series. Its made by Graphtec so you know its a good machine, has optics on the larger size. And has some cool feature such as ghost cut.

Can the Craft Robo handle both for-white paper and for-black paper well? I'm concerned it may not be able to handle the thin paper.

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Tshirter

Quote: Originally Posted by puretreats We use the craft robo and its great! We use it with flex, flock, glitter paper etc. No problems at all. x

Can you recommend a dealer for the Craft Robo that will provide some support if needed? I know several sites sell them, but none seem too inviting.

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hammered

Quote: Originally Posted by Tshirter Can the Craft Robo handle both for-white paper and for-black paper well? I'm concerned it may not be able to handle the thin paper.

Im not really sure about the paper issue, I run a Designtech. As far as dealers, SSK.com has given me the kind of customer support you only hear about. (kinda like the support Ive come across with Imprintables) Just give SSK a call or e-mail with any question and Im sure they will be happy to help.

 

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adcoffey

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The CR can handle transfer paper for light shirts by using the cutting mat and transfers for dark can be cut directly as they are heavier. This machine comes with colored cutter heads that are used for density of the paper or vinyl. It has the robotic eye that reads the design and all the directions for setup are very easy to understand. If a full color design is imported to the CR then you have registration marks that guide the cutting. It also comes with tools that allow tracing of designs then you send to the printer and then do the cutting. The price is $399 at most suppliers and comes with a starter kit. The best place for info on the CR or the CR Pro is the http://www.Craftrobostore.com where they do have the downloadable manuals and lots of tutorials. You can also join scrapbooking forums and learn about entry level cutting. Hopes this helps as I asked lots of questions before I bought the CR and this place gave me the best info.

 

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Clinton

Quote: Originally Posted by adcoffey Hi, The CR can handle transfer paper for light shirts by using the cutting mat and transfers for dark can be cut directly as they are heavier. This machine comes with colored cutter heads that are used for density of the paper or vinyl. It has the robotic eye that reads the design and all the directions for setup are very easy to understand. If a full color design is imported to the CR then you have registration marks that guide the cutting. It also comes with tools that allow tracing of designs then you send to the printer and then do the cutting. The price is $399 at most suppliers and comes with a starter kit. The best place for info on the CR or the CR Pro is the http://www.Craftrobostore.com where they do have the downloadable manuals and lots of tutorials. You can also join scrapbooking forums and learn about entry level cutting. Hopes this helps as I asked lots of questions before I bought the CR and this place gave me the best info.

Thanks for the very informative response. Where did you purchase your CR? Did you get good support?

 

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rags16

How wide cant the Craft get to? And can it make real fine and detailed cuts?

 

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buck1

I am looking at buying a vinyl cutter to make tranfers. I currently make sublimination tranfers with a hp4550 printer on plain typing paper. I know nothing about vinyl cutters. Is the us cutter co pam cp-2500 any good? How much do i have to know in order to use it. Would anyone recommend a different machine? Will this machine contour cut? buck1

 

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gmille39

Quote: Originally Posted by kim turner Roland also makes Stika V8 for under $500 and Stika V12 under $700.

They really Stika 2ya.

Ha Ha. It's friday and I haven't slept in two days. That just seemed funny. Sorry.

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